
INFRASTRUCTURE: FG BEGINS CONSTRUCTION OF SECOND NIGER BRIDGE PHASE 2B ACCESS ROAD
The Federal Government has commenced the construction of Phase 2B of the access road to the Second Niger Bridge, marking a significant step in enhancing transportation infrastructure and regional connectivity in the South-East.
President Bola Tinubu, who was represented by the Anambra State governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, at the groundbreaking ceremony at Ogbunike (33 Nkwelle Junction) along the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, on Tuesday, noted that the Second Niger Bridge, inaugurated in 2023, has greatly improved commuting between the South-East and other parts of the country.
The road will stretch from the Umunya/Ogbunike axis of the Enugu-Onitsha Expressway, passing through the Old Enugu Road Interchange, Ogidi, Nkpor-Umuoji Road Interchange, to the Asaba-Igbuzor Road Interchange and Valley Bridge.
Speaking at the event, the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, said, “Payments for the project would be tied to work progress, with 30 per cent of the contract sum already disbursed.
“We urged local communities along the route to support the project and avoid disruptions. President Bola Tinubu is committed to the South-East development, with key appointments such as the Chief of Naval Staff and the Minister of Works as proof of the administration’s dedication to the region.
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